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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1934

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Billie Arison Struck By Car In Week’s Scrambled Contest

7-year-old Billie Arison, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arison of Sandy Hook, was seriously injured Wednesday when an automobile driven by Claude Leonard of Minstington struck him along Route 57 near Ames Stone Road. Leonard could not see in heavy rain. the boy appeared from the roadside and was hit. He sustained fractures to the leg and possible skull injury, receiving medical care as investigators clarified the southbound bus and northbound car positions at the scene.

Billie. Arison Aghington Nedioil County “i Rities Cemient Lebbard Eonard

Agricultural Adjustment Admin Describes Farm Benefit Payments

Chester C. Davis, Administrator of the Agricultural Adjustment Administration, explains in a recent address how farmers receive benefit payments or subsidies to cover costs from adjusted market prices. The funds cover bread, meat, flour, and tobacco inputs, supporting those producing raw materials, while tax proceeds fund the program to aid compliant farmers and non-cooperating operators alike.

Renital Chester C. Davis Nat Law

Insull Takes Stand In His Own Defense

A frail former magnate once ruling a vast utility empire faced a jury as he began his defense. The trial recalls Thomas Insull, the immigrant-turned ally of Edison who built a massive utility chain and later faced charges amid a collapse that devastated investors and workers.

Insull Chicago Tyreati United St Ordey Floyd Thomps Migs Insull A . Pr Wna Ralnrest Apomas Edison Chicago Civic Opera Gold Coast Anos

Use of Sticker for Extra Candidate Illicit, Board Rules

Election officials in Indianapolis consider legality of independent candidates using name stickers on election day. State responds that stickers are not authorized unless candidate files under Chapter 45 of the Acts of 1933. If name not on ballot, stickers invalid and may spoil ballots. affiliated party backing may grant ballot printing rights.

Ca ‘County ‘Board State Board of Eléetion E de State Board of Election Commissioners Indianapolis Ind General Assembly Indiana

Dillinger Escape Inquiry Expanded in Indiana

Gov Paul McNutt authorized a federal probe into John Dillinger escape from Lake county jail after reports that Barce’s life was threatened by Lake County hoodlums and that investigators seek to question witnesses without disruption. Attorney general Homer V. Cummings and Atty. Gen. Jones Flem ing discussed immediate action with Melvin Purvis’s services under secrecy. Evidence places Barce and witnesses at Lockerbie hotel, where room clerk confirms Barce registered but was barred from staying or leaving for questioning. Federal agents pursue parallel angles in the case.

John Dillinger Jones R. Fleming Indiana Federal District Court Tom Atty Homer V & Cummings Melvin- Purvis Indianaplis Man Nev J. Edward Baree Puty John Dillinger Lake County Paul ¥. McNutt Barce McNutt G Nso Federal Department of Justice Barce’s Sarna Aracagzaris

Halloween Mob Of 300000 Runs Riot At Close

Detroit reports a chaotic Halloween scene as a mob of about 300000 disrupts proceedings near the Motor Company works. Henry Ford vows production of 1,000,000 autos in 1935, stating that, based on recent months, better business lies ahead.

Detroit Motor Company Henry Ford

Halloween Peaceful Night Amid City Festivities

Crowds packed Main Street from 7:60 to 9:00 as residents enjoyed masked revelry from Mickey Mouse to the Big Bad Wolf. A few disrupted by vandalism and false fire alarms. no arrests reported, while the Chicago World’s Fair riot damaged facilities and drew police and ambulances as crowds swelled past midnight. Authorities estimated large attendance and noted efforts to close events at midnight were abandoned after a mob forced through barriers.

Enly Central West End Chicago Lake Michigan Qwell

Gratham Church Custodian Held Up at First Christian

Dr Grantham custodian at the First Christian church was surprised in the basement by a stranger who covered him with a revolver and ordered him to beat it. He fled to the jail across the street then returned with Sheriff Rankin and searched the church, but the assailant had escaped through a bolted side door. The motive remains unexplained.

BR. E. Grantham Salcnin

Marvin Lee Scott Dies at Daviess County Hospital

Marvin Lee Scott, eighteen and son of Clinton and Rena Boyd Scott of near Waco, died early today at Daviess County Hospital after an illness of twelve days. Funeral services are set for 10:30 a.m. today at Reek Cane with burial slated at the Wilde adjoining cemetery.

Marvin Lee Scott Clinton Rena Boyd Scott South of Waco Daviess ‘County Hospital Eplitis Reek Cane Es Taice Williams

Paul Young's Car Damaged in Intersection Crash

Paul Young's light sedan was damaged after a collision at Meridian and another street on the south side late Wednesday. He was not hurt, and he obtained the license plate number of the other vehicle as officials investigated the incident.

Paul Young Young

Funeral Services for Minnie Montgomery Friday Morning

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Minnie Montgomery will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock at the Plainville church with Rev. George Lin in charge. Interment will follow in the Plainville cemetery. Mrs. J C Clark and Miss Williams are visiting relatives in Indianapolis for a few days.

Minnie ‘(Hemnbaugh) Montgomery Plainville Um Kl George 'E Lin J.C. Clark Miss Williams Indianapolis

Governor appoints board to arbitrate strike in Indiana

Governor Paul V. McNutt named three men to arbitrate a proposed public utility workers strike. The appointees are Alex Gordon of Indianapolis labor leader Judge ad C. Gause of Indianapolis state election board member and Leo Gardner of Indianapolis attorney. Secretary of State Frank May Jr will serve as secretary of the board automatically.

Indianapolis Inds Paul V. McNutt Indiana Alex Gordon Ad C. Gause State Election Board Leo Gardner Frank Mayt, Jr

Last leg of Australia to U S air flight poised for takeoff

At Wheeler field Honolulu the Australian pilot prepared for a noon takeoff on The Southern Cross for Oakland California completing the first west to east over water flight from Australia to the United States. Weather allowed moving up the final leg to an earlier scheduled time.

Honolulu Southern Cross Wheeler Field Oakland Cal Australia United States

Central Labor Meeting At Zinkan Hall At Seven-Thirty

Central Labor Union will meet tonight at Zinkan's hall at 7 30. Delegates are urged to attend as important business must be settled. The group expresses fatigue with political propaganda and calls for action.

Central Labor Meeting Central ‘Labor Union Zinkan’s Learhaale Labor Becy

Democrats Parade Tour Hits County Rallies

Democrats launch a county wide round-up tour led by a band and parade. The itinerary visits Glendale Alfordsville Montgomery Cannerburg Eaglesville Odon Elnora Plainville and Epsom before a Greenwood gymnasium rally expected to draw hundreds for the final campaign event.

Democrat Greenwood Raly Glendale Alfordsville

James McGee Champion Potato Grower in Van Buren Township

James McGee of Van Buren township, a farmer, claims the county potato championship. He planted one bushel of Burbank seed in July and harvested 13 pounds from a single seed lot, selecting 10 potatoes from a random bushel weighing about 15 pounds. He attributes the success to using whole potatoes as seed, noting heat tolerance and uniform size, and resides near Liberty in Van Buren.

James M’gee van Buren Township James McGee van ‘Buren Hey McGee van Buren

Cave In Of Old Mine Near Bicknell Sinks Farm Land

In Bicknell Indiana on November 1 a long standing mine cave in caused ground subsidence of three to four feet near Baxid WwW samples and a farm residence. Doors jammed and structure damaged though house remained standing. Previous cave ins have occurred in the coal mining area around Bicknell over recent years.

Bicknell Sinks Bicknell Ind Baxid

Hink and Dink Guests At East Way Trees Street Home

Radio entertainers Hink and Dink, who appeared at the Indiana j theatre, were guests yesterday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Douglas on East Way Trees Street. They are longtime friends of Mr. Douglas, having been born and raised in the same town.

Hauptmann Declares He Is Not the Man in Ransom Case

In a terse interview, Bruno Hauptmann denies being the kidnapper of the Lindbergh baby, asserting innocence and challenging Dr. John F. P. Condon. Harry Whitney relays Hauptmann’s hope for another meeting to prove his noninvolvement and cast doubt on investigation.

JP Ricker Sellin John FP. Condon Harry Whitney

Engineer Killed in Train Wreck Near Indianapolis

Indianapolis Nov 3 One man was killed and another injured when a head on collision of two freight trains derailed a locomotive and several cars. Wreck victim was Ritt H Gritton 58 engineer on a westbound B and C train. Fireman David Spankle 46 from Felville was injured but not seriously.

Indianapolis, Inc Ritt H. Gritton David Spankle Felville

National Committees Report Campaign Expenses

Washington report shows Democratic National Committee spending 92 294 45 from Sept 1 to Oct 25. Republican National Committee expenditures 92 660 for Sept 1 to Oct 20. Democratic receipts total 33 102 91 while Republican contributions total 90 205.

Washington Democratic National Committee Today Republican National Committee

Bogard Township Women Host Meeting At Mrs McCall’s Home

A Bogard Township notice announces a women’s gathering at 7 30 Saturday evening hosted by Mrs Austin McCall. The event invites all interested women of Bogard Township to attend at her residence.

Bogard Hip Austin McCall

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